Power & Money News channelhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/Power & Money News channel's most recent posts.en-usForbes Rich List: More Billionaires Than Ever Before, Gates Stays Tophttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/forbes-rich-list-more-billionaires-than-ever-before-gates-stays-top.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/forbes-rich-list-more-billionaires-than-ever-before-gates-stays-top.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because it&rsquo;s always good to know who to envy.<hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short</h2>The 29th annual guide to the richest people on the planet from <em>Forbes </em>has found a record 1,826 billionaires who are worth a total of $7.05 trillion. The total includes 290 newcomers, including basketball legend Michael Jordan.<hr /><h2><br />Long Story</h2>While the rest of the world fights through a tough economic climate, the lates...Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500Fatal Shooting Of Homeless Man By LAPD Caught On Videohttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/fatal-shooting-of-homeless-man-by-lapd-caught-on-video.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/fatal-shooting-of-homeless-man-by-lapd-caught-on-video.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Every police shooting -- especially one caught on video -- will draw extreme scrutiny right now.<hr /><br /><h2>Long Story Short</h2>Six police officers were attempting to restrain a homeless man in downtown L.A. when a struggle broke out. At least one officer fired upon the man, who was pronounced dead shortly after the incident.<hr /><br /><h2>Long Story</h2>It's a shocking video. <br /><br />Six police officers confront on...Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Burger King Franchisee Gives $120K In Bonuses To Employeeshttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/burger-king-franchisee-gives-120k-in-bonuses-to-employees.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/burger-king-franchisee-gives-120k-in-bonuses-to-employees.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2><p>Because not all corporate overlords are evil.</p><hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short</h2><p>After being named &ldquo;franchisee of the year&rdquo; by Burger King, Barnett Management Company CEO Tom Barnett was awarded a Rolex watch and a new Corvette. In an act of goodwill, Barnett sold the prizes and distributed the $120k among his employees.</p><hr /><h2><br />Long Story</h2><p>Ask anyone who&rsquo;s done it -- working in fast food is the worst: ...</p>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500ISIS Executioner 'Jihadi John' Named as Mohammed Emwazi http://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/isis-executioner-jihadi-john-named-as-mohammed-emwazi.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/isis-executioner-jihadi-john-named-as-mohammed-emwazi.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2><p>Because the famous ISIS executioner needs to get got, but &ldquo;the guy in the mask with the knife&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t the greatest descriptor.</p><hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short</h2><p>U.S. intelligence has confirmed that the man formerly known only as &ldquo;Jihadi John&rdquo; in ISIS execution videos is named Mohammed Emwazi. Born in Kuwait and raised in Britain, Emwazi is a known entity to most intelligence services.</p><hr /><h2><br />Long Sto...</h2>Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Even With One Billion Users, YouTube Can't Make A Profithttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/even-with-one-billion-users-youtube-can-t-make-a-profit.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/even-with-one-billion-users-youtube-can-t-make-a-profit.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Our love for online video has never been greater -- but who's going to pay for it?<hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short</h2>After ten years and one billion users, YouTube still isn't making any money, according to a new report by the <em>Wall Street Journal.</em> The trouble is, it costs a lot to host the huge amounts of video we upload every day, and people aren't spending enough time on the YouTube websit...Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500FBI: 3 Brooklyn Men Plotting To Join ISIS Arrested During Raidhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/fbi-3-brooklyn-men-plotting-to-join-isis-arrested-during-raid.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/fbi-3-brooklyn-men-plotting-to-join-isis-arrested-during-raid.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2><p>Because this is the first major ISIS-related activity on U.S. soil.</p><hr /><h2>Long Story Short</h2><p>Breaking right now, there are reports that three Brooklyn were arrested overnight for allegedly planning to supply materials and/or information to terror group ISIS.</p><hr /><h2>Long Story</h2><p>Here&rsquo;s all we know, via the New York branch of the FBI: Three men ages ages 19, 24 and 30 were apprehended last night...</p>Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Kidulthoodhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/kidulthood.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/kidulthood.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2><p>Because most people consider themselves an adult by the time they&rsquo;re legally allowed to bathe in cask wine.&nbsp;</p><hr /><h2>Long Story Short</h2><p>New psychiatric research indicates that people under the age of 25 are still seeking enough new sensations and novelty to be considered &lsquo;kidults.&rsquo;</p><hr /><h2>Long Story</h2><p>Perhaps you, like most young people, had a super-massive 18<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;birthday party where everyone got...</p>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500How Your Voice Can Land You The Perfect Jobhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/how-your-voice-can-land-you-the-perfect-job.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/how-your-voice-can-land-you-the-perfect-job.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>The tone of your voice could be more important than your resume when applying for jobs.<br /><br /><hr /><h2>Long Story Short</h2><br />Talking through your resume rather than submitting a printed one can make a huge difference to your employability, researchers from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business have found. When hearing a pitch rather than reading it, employers rate potential staff a...Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Negotiate A Better Pay Raise Using The Bolstering Range Offerhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/negotiate-a-better-pay-raise-using-the-bolstering-range-offer.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/negotiate-a-better-pay-raise-using-the-bolstering-range-offer.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because this information could be worth a lot of money at your next appraisal.<hr /><h2>Long Story Short</h2>The latest research from Columbia Business School suggests that rather than asking for a specific number when negotiating salaries you&rsquo;re better off presenting a range.<hr /><h2>Long Story</h2>We have always been led to believe that when asking for a salary we should demand our ideal figure and ...Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500A Fire Almost Took Down One Of The World's Tallest Residential Towershttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/a-fire-almost-took-down-one-of-the-world-s-tallest-residential-towers.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/a-fire-almost-took-down-one-of-the-world-s-tallest-residential-towers.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because this massive tower was consumed by what looks like Hellfire.<hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short&nbsp;</h2>A raging fire broke out atop one of the world&rsquo;s tallest buildings early Saturday morning in Dubai. No one knows why the fires started and whatever it was, it was made worse due to strong winds.<hr /><h2><br />Long Story</h2><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/84CahpUCerQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXNMaCBw-Lk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> <br />If you look at the videos and images popping up on social media of the fire that broke...Sat, 21 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Study Finds That Unemployment Fundamentally Alters Your Personalityhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/study-finds-that-unemployment-fundamentally-alters-your-personality.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/study-finds-that-unemployment-fundamentally-alters-your-personality.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because being unemployed makes it harder to find a job, but for a whole new reason.<br /><hr /><h2>Long Story Short</h2>A study published in the <i>Journal of Applied Psychology&nbsp;</i>found that becoming unemployed can make people less agreeable, conscientious and open, which can in turn make it more difficult to regain employment. The findings cast new light on the misery of unemployment and the idea ...Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500U.S. Millennials Lag In Global Skills Studyhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/u-s-millennials-lag-in-global-skills-study.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/u-s-millennials-lag-in-global-skills-study.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2><p>Because if the millennial generation is the future, the future doesn&rsquo;t look very bright.</p><hr /><h2>Long Story Short</h2><p>A new study soon to be released by the Education Testing Service presents a grim outlook for America&rsquo;s future: U.S. millennials scored near the bottom of the heap in tests designed to measure practical, career-oriented literacy and numeracy skills. What&rsquo;s worse, the U.S....</p>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Copenhagen Shooting http://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/copenhagen-shooting.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/copenhagen-shooting.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because two people are dead, five police officers are injured and the words shooting, terrorist and freedom of speech are being mentioned in the same sentence again.<br /><hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short</h2>A lone shooter killed a man outside a cafe in Copenhagen where a talk was being given by a Swedish cartoonist who was on a kill-list for drawing a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad in 2007. The sh...Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Fine Wine Made A U.S. Justice Pass Out During The State Of The Unionhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/fine-wine-made-a-u-s-justice-pass-out-during-the-state-of-the-union.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/fine-wine-made-a-u-s-justice-pass-out-during-the-state-of-the-union.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because that fine Californian wine was too damn good to pass up.<br /><hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short</h2><p>U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted she "<span >wasn&rsquo;t 100% sober&rdquo; when she was seen snoozing during President Barack Obama&rsquo;s recent State of the Union address.&nbsp;</span></p><hr /><h2><br />Long Story</h2>There are many words you can use to describe President Barack Obama&rsquo;s speaking ability and &ldquo;snooze-worthy&rdquo; is p...Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Canadian Shooting Plot Foiledhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/canadian-shooting-plot-foiled.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/canadian-shooting-plot-foiled.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because police say there was a strong possibility of a large loss of life if they hadn&rsquo;t stepped in.<br /><hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short</h2>Canadian police prevented two suspects from carrying out a plan to enter a mall on Valentine&rsquo;s Day and open fire on as many people as they could before they committed suicide. <br /><hr /><h2><br />Long Story</h2>Canada again finds itself under the spotlight of the international commun...Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Prison Break Orchestrated By Women Wearing Sexy Police Costumeshttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/prison-break-orchestrated-by-women-wearing-sexy-police-costumes.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/prison-break-orchestrated-by-women-wearing-sexy-police-costumes.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because you can forget <em>The Great Escape</em>, this is the best prison break ever!<br /><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story Short</h2>Brazilian prisoners broke out of jail after two women in sexy police officer costumes seduced the guards and spiked their drinks, according to local media reports.<br /><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story</h2>In a scheme worthy of a Hollywood comedy, prisoners reportedly broke out of a Brazilian prison in the Mato Gro...Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500North Korea's New Anti-Ship Missilehttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/north-korea-s-new-anti-ship-missile.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/north-korea-s-new-anti-ship-missile.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because Kim Jong Un might have a new deadly weapon in his tool belt.<br /><hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short</h2>North Korean state news reported on Saturday that the country successfully launched a new anti-ship &ldquo;ultraprecision&rdquo; cruise missile. Believe it or not -- N.K. state media isn&rsquo;t exactly the most truthful -- this might raise some eyebrows for the U.S. and South Korea who will be doing their a...Sat, 07 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Chinese Tech Firm Offers Night With Porn Star As Bonushttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/chinese-tech-firm-offers-night-with-porn-star-as-bonus.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/chinese-tech-firm-offers-night-with-porn-star-as-bonus.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2><p>Did you even get a bonus this year? What was it, a prime parking spot? This is something different.</p><hr /><h2>Long Story Short</h2><p>A Chinese cybersecurity company appears to be doing pretty well for itself: A top-performer at the firm will receive an extravagant bonus package that includes a night with a popular Asian porn star.</p><hr /><h2><br />Long Story</h2><p>It&rsquo;s no secret that in certain industries, year-end...</p>Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500TransAsia Airways Flight GE235 Crashes In Taipeihttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/transasia-airways-flight-ge235-crashes-in-taipei.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/transasia-airways-flight-ge235-crashes-in-taipei.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because more than 31 people have been reported dead and a major rescue operation is ongoing.<br /><br /><hr /><h2>Long Story Short</h2>A passenger plane has crashed in Taiwan and a rescue operation is underway with reports suggesting at least 31 have died.<br /><br /><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story</h2>A TransAsia Airways plane has crashed into a river in Taiwan, reportedly causing at least 31 fatalities, mostly believed to be Chinese t...Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Texas Names A Day After American Sniper Chris Kylehttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/texas-names-a-day-after-american-sniper-chris-kyle.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/texas-names-a-day-after-american-sniper-chris-kyle.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because Kyle called Iraqis &ldquo;savages&rdquo; and described killing as "fun".<br /><hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short</h2>Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that February 2 would be "Chris Kyle Day" in Texas in honor of the U.S. military sniper depicted in Clint Eastwood&rsquo;s Oscar-nominated film <em>American Sniper</em>. However, many consider Kyle to be a figure far from worth honoring.<br /><hr /><h2><br />Long Story</h2>U.S. Navy Se...Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500LinkedIn's 100 Most Desirable Employershttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/linkedin-s-100-most-desirable-employers.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/linkedin-s-100-most-desirable-employers.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2><p>Because this list is a good indication of where the money is flowing and the talent is going in this day and age.</p><hr /><h2>Long Story Short</h2><p>LinkedIn compiled a list of the top 100 employer's in the world and four out of the top five employers are tech companies.</p><hr /><h2>Long Story</h2>LinkedIn has crunched the numbers and here are the top 10 most desirable employers in the world: <br /><br /><strong>1. Google</strong><br /><strong>2. Apple...</strong>Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl To Be Charged With Desertionhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/army-sergeant-bowe-bergdahl-charged-with-desertion.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/army-sergeant-bowe-bergdahl-charged-with-desertion.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because this is a rough situation to come back to after being imprisoned in Afghanistan for five years.<br /><br /><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story Short</h2><p>Army Sergeant Bowe Baghdal left his outpost in Afghanistan in June 2009, was captured and imprisoned for five years and is now being charged with desertion.</p><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story</h2>Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who spent the past five years imprisoned in Afghanistan is co...Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500Buzzwords To Avoid During Your Next Job Interviewhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/buzzwords-to-avoid-during-your-next-job-interview.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/buzzwords-to-avoid-during-your-next-job-interview.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>It's tough out there in the job market, and tips to help you stand out are worth making a note of.<br /><br /><hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short</h2><p>LinkedIn has been busy compiling the most overused buzzwords on its global network of profiles during 2014. If you want to stand out at your next job interview or in your next application, you might want to avoid describing yourself as "motivated," "passionate"...</p>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500More Money Will Make You Less Sad, But Not More Happyhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/more-money-will-make-you-less-sad-but-not-more-happy.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/more-money-will-make-you-less-sad-but-not-more-happy.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because the economy might be improving, but you should still be paying down that debt, son. Also, it illustrates that happiness and sadness aren&rsquo;t always two sides of the same coin.<br /><br /><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story Short</h2><p>Money might not buy you happiness, but it will make you less sad. Good work, money.<br /><br /></p><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story</h2><p>A new study has discovered that while money can&rsquo;t buy you happiness, it can buy you l...</p>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500New York Bracing For Potentially Historic Snowstorm Junohttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/new-york-bracing-for-potentially-historic-snowstorm-juno.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/new-york-bracing-for-potentially-historic-snowstorm-juno.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because the US north-east coast is about to be forced into hibernation.<br /><br /><hr /><h2><br />Long Story Short</h2>The National Weather Service has warned of a &lsquo;potentially historic blizzard&rsquo; headed for the US north-east cost and New York&rsquo;s major has urged residents to prepare for the worst.<br /><br /><hr /><h2><br />Long Story</h2><strong><strong>Update: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that LIRR and Metro North services will end at 1...</strong></strong>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -050072-Hour $200M ISIS Deadline For Japanese Hostages Loomshttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/72-hour-200m-isis-deadline-for-japanese-hostages-looms.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/72-hour-200m-isis-deadline-for-japanese-hostages-looms.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because this yet another horribly tense and tragic hostage situation initiated by ISIS.<br /><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story Short</h2><p>The mother of one of the two Japanese hostages being held by ISIS is pleading with the Japanese government to secure the release of her son, even if it means paying the ransom.</p><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story</h2>Junko Ishido, the 76-year-old mother of freelance journalist Kenji Goto, who is one of...Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500Video Shows NJ Police Shooting Man With Arms Raisedhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/video-shows-nj-police-shooting-man-with-arms-raised.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/video-shows-nj-police-shooting-man-with-arms-raised.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because this video comes in the wake of months of demonstrations throughout the U.S. over police killings of unarmed black men.<br /><br /><hr /><h2>Long Story Short</h2>A police officer shot and killed Jerame Reid on December 30, 2014 in New Jersey and footage from the police car&rsquo;s dashboard camera has emerged showing that Reid stepped out of his car with arms raised.<br /><br /><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story</h2><p>A video is circulatin...</p>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500Hakkasan Group To Announce Mega Deal With Calvin Harrishttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/hakkasan-group-to-announce-mega-deal-with-calvin-harris.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/hakkasan-group-to-announce-mega-deal-with-calvin-harris.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Vegas clubs are willing to spend anything to get your attention.<br /><br /><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story Short</h2>Vegas clubs are locking up lots of talent right now and Hakkasan Group is leading the way by inking Calvin Harris, who will reportedly earn $400,000 per performance .<br /><br /><hr /><br /><h2>Long Story</h2>Could EDM save the world? Obviously not, but in today&rsquo;s volatile economic climate it is certainly big business. In Vega...Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500Drug-Smuggling Drone Crashes Near The US-Mexico Borderhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/drug-smuggling-drone-crashes-near-the-us-mexico-border.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/drug-smuggling-drone-crashes-near-the-us-mexico-border.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>The hottest new tech can be used to commit crime as well as fight it.<br /><br /><hr /><h2>Long Story Short</h2>Mexican authorities have found a crashed drone that was attempting to carry six pounds of methamphetamine across the U.S. border. The aircraft was picked up in a Tijuana parking lot and is evidence of a growing trend among smugglers to make use of these remote-controlled devices.<br /><br /><hr /><h2><br />Long Story...</h2>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500President Obama Addresses Nation In State Of The Unionhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/president-obama-addresses-nation-in-state-of-the-union.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/news/power_money/president-obama-addresses-nation-in-state-of-the-union.html<h2>Why Is This Important?</h2>Because this only happens once a year and it&rsquo;s an opportunity to get a broad view of where we&rsquo;ve been and where we&rsquo;re going.<hr /><br /><h2>Long Story Short</h2>President Obama used this year&rsquo;s State of the Union address less like a progress report and more like an outline for moving forward. His goals for the next two years focus on middle class economics, continued diplomacy abroad and polit...Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500